Nanotechnology
Curriculum Description
The Nanotechnology curriculum prepares students to characterize and fabricate materials for biological, textile, chemical, and electrical applications at the atomic level.
Course work includes biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and an extensive array of very detailed nanotechnology-specific courses, using high-tech equipment and complying with high-precision quality control and clean-room protocols with a multidisciplinary focus.
Graduates should qualify for various positions in industry and government, including research and development, materials testing and processing, optics and sensors, electron microscopy, and emerging nanotechnology industries.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A20190 REVISED
NC CIP: 15.1601
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2020
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION     |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I NEW VERSION |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NAN 111 | Intro to Nanotechnology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 OR |
Principles of Biology REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (3) | (0) | (4) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 131 AND |
Introduction to Chemistry REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHM 131A OR |
Introduction to Chemistry Lab REVISED REQUISITE |
0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (3) | (0) | (4) |
Totals
Class Hours: 14
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Algebra/Trigonometry II |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NAN 112 | Fund of Nanosci | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 131 OR |
Physics-Mechanics |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| PHY 151 | College Physics I |
(3) | (2) | (0) | (4) |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 13
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAN 132 | Nano Regulations & Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NAN 241 | Nanofabrication | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| NAN 243 | Nanocharacterization | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Technical Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANT 210 OR |
General Anthropology REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| PSY 150 OR |
General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 19
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAN 131 | Nano Safety Practices | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NAN 242 | Nanofab of Thin Films | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| NAN 244 | Electron Microscopy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Technical Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Technical Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16
Total Credit Hours: 65
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Technical Elective – Select 9 hours with a minimum of 3 subjects:
BIO 112, BIO 163, BIO 168, BIO 169, BIO 275,
BTC 181, BTC 281, BTC 285,
CHM 132, CHM 152, CHM 251, CHM 252, CHM 263,
CTR 115, CTR 120, CTR 220,
MAT 171, MAT 172, MAT 223, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273,
NAN 251, NAN 252,
PHY 133, PHY 152, PHY 251, PHY 252,
WBL 111, WBL 121
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A20190 REVISED
